Phrae arrival time was around 4.15? PM from memory.
Time for happy hour somewhere. We imbibed a few ice coldies in the Paradorn Coffee shop, the moved on to chug around town & check out the attractions for late on that night.

As luck would have it we spotted a few bikes parked outside little bars.
The Bike Base turned out the place to hang out at

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the guys here are really cool & welcome all bikers to Phrae.
At the end of a not inconsiderable happy hour with numerous beers consumed, they refused to accept any payment because it was their "welcome to Phrae city."
Then in response to our enquiry for good food / music / drinks in Phrae they offered to show us where.
Down the main road & side roads later we arrived at a delightful little cafe - pub. The Boran Baan Terng.

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the ambiance was very mellow & inviting

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the food was excellent, cheap & with huge servings

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There was a mix-up with the order & one dish never came, but we were pleased that it did not, because we could not eat anymore.
The music was friendly & western orientated (although no Hotel California).

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Time to pay the bill & we thought there was a mistake - it was far too cheap!
We double checked & everything was on the bill - unbelievable value for money.
Then there was another debate about who was paying - us or them. Our new found Phrae hosts wanted to pay yet again - it was their establishment too. But this time round we stuck to our guns & forced some money on the waitress & told her to keep the change.
Yep the Bike Base guys in Phrae certainly know how to look after you. Their generosity was overwhelming.

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We sauntered off from the Bike Base guys cafe & managed to locate the Tawandang of Phrae: Inca.
We only found the place after getting lost once & then asking an inebriated guy coming out of another pub & restaurant on the highway. He said follow me & off he roared, doing a quick U-turn* racing off down a couple of side roads. Once there he yelled out Inca, Sawade Krap & off he went.

we arrived late at the Inca & the place was packed & rocking.
Service was considerably slow, but we did not care, there was so much going on & to observe.
We arrived late & left late, but the Inca was still ticking over when we left.

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Davidfl;293100 wrote:
Down the main road & side roads later we arrived at a delightful little cafe - pub. The Boran Baan Terng.

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the ambiance was very mellow & inviting

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the food was excellent, cheap & with huge servings

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There was a mix-up with the order & one dish never came, but we were pleased that it did not, because we could not eat anymore.
The music was friendly & western orientated (although no Hotel California).

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Time to pay the bill & we thought there was a mistake - it was far too cheap!
We double checked & everything was on the bill - unbelievable value for money.
Then there was another debate about who was paying - us or them. Our new found Phrae hosts wanted to pay yet again - it was their establishment too. But this time round we stuck to our guns & forced some money on the waitress & told her to keep the change.
Yep the Bike Base guys in Phrae certainly know how to look after you. Their generosity was overwhelming.

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Another plug for the Boran Baan Terng Pub.

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just had another ripper night in Phrae at this super nice laid back friendly pub.
A night in Phrae is good guys.

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Recommended as the brekky place to go in Phrae + get a nice cuppa in the aircon.
Run by a wonderful family.
Plus they have 3 rooms for a nice classic home stay smack bang in the middle of beautiful Phrae.

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A couple of nice cosy aircon establishments - brilliant for escaping the heat of Phrae,

The T-Bone Steak House{}

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Craft Beers only @ 185 baht a pop + bottled wine @ 900 baht a bottle; but cheap steaks for around 150 baht.{}
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And within walking distance of the Nam Thong Hotel.Google Maps Location

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Kim's Cafe

Located at the rear of the Mark Four Plaza shopping mall, see Google map:

Kim's has an extensive menu that encompasses Thai, Japanese and European food options. The place was very busy and is popular with locals. Prices are reasonable, and the Aussie steak I had on the second visit was superb. Staff are friendly and efficient...

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Cholachart Restaurant

If you are in Phrae with some time to spare, and are looking for a lunch location option that incorporates a nice twisty road, a good meal and perhaps even a temple visit or two... then this should suit you nicely!